Utilizing dissolvable metal for activating expansion and contraction joints
US10145209B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 4, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/14
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system, tool and method of providing the tool downhole is disclosed. The tool is conveyed downhole on a tool string. The tool includes a first member and a second member locked in a first configuration by a locking member. The locking member is dissolvable upon introduction of a dissolving agent to the locking member. Dissolving the locking member allows motion between the second member and the first member.
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